Why Are Some Schools Open on Columbus Day?
SavingAdvice.com Blogby Amanda Blankenship·2d ago
If Columbus Day is a federal holiday, why do some children still have to go to school? It’s a reasonable question, especially for parents who have the day off while their children are expected to...
5 Apps You Need to Delete Now To Protect Your Bank Account
SavingAdvice.com Blogby Drew Blankenship·2d ago
Your smartphone might contain more information about your finances than your filing cabinet. Between mobile banking, shopping apps, payment services, and saved passwords, one compromised device...
Traveling After 60? These Airport Theft Risks Are Worth Knowing
SavingAdvice.com Blogby Drew Blankenship·3d ago
You’ve saved for your vacation, packed your bags, and made it to the airport with plenty of time to spare.
IRS Free File Is Still Available for Many Extension Filers Before the October 15 Deadline
SavingAdvice.com Blogby Drew Blankenship·3d ago
If you requested extra time to file your 2025 federal income tax return, the clock is running out, but you may not need to spend money on tax preparation software or professional filing services.
The 2027 Social Security COLA Is Coming in October — Check Your my Social Security Account Before the New Benefit Amount Arrives
SavingAdvice.com Blogby Drew Blankenship·3d ago
Millions of retirees are waiting to find out how much their Social Security checks will increase in 2027, but there’s something worth doing before the official announcement arrives.
7 Changes in Your Feet After 60 That Can Affect More Than Your Shoes
SavingAdvice.com Blogby Drew Blankenship·3d ago
Your feet have carried you through decades of work, family responsibilities, vacations, and everyday errands, but they may start changing in ways you never expected after 60.
Some Medicare Beneficiaries Are Getting $90 in October — Here’s Who Qualifies
SavingAdvice.com Blogby Amanda Blankenship·3d ago
Millions of Americans receiving Medicare coverage may notice an unexpected $90 deposit in their bank accounts this October, but not everyone enrolled in the federal health insurance program...
Still Climbing a Ladder After 70? Here Are 7 Jobs Worth Handing Off
SavingAdvice.com Blogby Drew Blankenship·3d ago
There’s something satisfying about maintaining your own home, especially when you’ve spent decades handling repairs without paying someone else to do them.
34 Million People Are Expected to Be in Medicare Advantage in 2027 — Check Whether Your Plan Is Changing
SavingAdvice.com Blogby Amanda Blankenship·3d ago
Millions of Americans rely on Medicare Advantage for their healthcare coverage, but having a plan that worked well in 2026 doesn’t guarantee the same benefits or costs next year.
More Americans Are Cutting Restaurant Spending — 7 Expenses Retirees Can Trim Without Staying Home
SavingAdvice.com Blogby Drew Blankenship·4d ago
Restaurant spending is one of the first things households often scrutinize when budgets get uncomfortable, and that is happening again in 2026.
Your Dad Still Handles All the Money — Does Your Mom Know Where Everything Is?
SavingAdvice.com Blogby Drew Blankenship·4d ago
In many long marriages, one spouse naturally becomes the household’s chief financial officer. Dad pays the bills, manages the investments, renews the insurance, talks to the accountant, and knows...
Getting Your Flu Shot After 65? Check Which Vaccine You’re Being Offered
SavingAdvice.com Blogby Drew Blankenship·4d ago
If you’re 65 or older and walk into a pharmacy for your annual flu shot, there’s one question worth asking before rolling up your sleeve: “Which flu vaccine are you giving me?” That’s because the...
Your Balance Changed After 65 — Is It Age, Medication or Something Worth Mentioning to Your Doctor?
SavingAdvice.com Blogby Drew Blankenship·4d ago
Maybe you don’t feel dizzy exactly, but you’ve started reaching for the railing more often, feeling less steady when you stand up, or hesitating before stepping off a curb.
The Great Car Transfer Has Started: What to Do With Your Classic Car Before the Kids Argue Over It
SavingAdvice.com Blogby Drew Blankenship·4d ago
That 1967 Mustang, old Corvette, restored pickup, or air-cooled Porsche sitting in the garage may be much more than a weekend hobby.
More $100K Households Are Shopping at Dollar General — What “Trading Down” Looks Like in Retirement
SavingAdvice.com Blogby Amanda Blankenship·4d ago
Shopping at a dollar store used to carry a certain stereotype: people went there because money was extremely tight.
Your Parent Gives a Caregiver Access to the Bank Account — What Should the Family Watch For?
SavingAdvice.com Blogby Amanda Blankenship·4d ago
A parent who needs help buying groceries, paying bills, or getting to appointments may eventually decide that giving a caregiver access to a bank account is simply easier.
Your Retirement Income Didn’t Drop — So Why Does It Feel Like You Have Less Money Every Month?
SavingAdvice.com Blogby Amanda Blankenship·4d ago
Your Social Security check arrived on time, your pension hasn’t been cut, and you’re withdrawing roughly the same amount from retirement savings each month.
8 Things That Stop Feeling Like Emergencies Once You Have $25,000 Saved
SavingAdvice.com Blogby Drew Blankenship·5d ago
There is a point in saving money when an unexpected expense stops automatically meaning panic, debt, or a frantic search for something you can sell.
Your Part D Premium Is Only One Number — Check These 6 Costs Before Choosing a Plan
SavingAdvice.com Blogby Drew Blankenship·5d ago
A Medicare Part D plan advertising a tiny monthly premium can look like the obvious bargain, especially when you’re trying to keep retirement expenses predictable.
Retired With 2 Cars? Here’s How Much Dropping One Could Actually Save
SavingAdvice.com Blogby Drew Blankenship·5d ago
Two cars can feel almost automatic after decades of commuting, raising a family, and juggling separate schedules.
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